My sisters and I woke up at 5a.m hoping to catch the sunrise. It turns out we were on the opposite side lol We were still able to capture this picture with blue light!
I had a difficult time coming up with a title for this post because I want to grab your attention, but I know the Holy Spirit will do that, not my title. So let's talk about putting others first! I love people, people are beautiful, new, exciting, and the best part of me. I love helping others accomplish something that seems impossible to them. I have been taught to love others as I love myself, and that I should even place them above myself. I LOVE others. But I EXALT others. I have been asking God to help me stop caring about what other people think of me. For years, I let others determine my worth, my identity, and my actions. I don't know who needs to hear this today but...THAT'S NOT OK. I have stopped myself from praising a little bit louder, dancing confidently, praying a little longer, going an extra mile for a friend, and the one that hurt me the most was not saying what was really in my heart. All because I feared others as much as I loved others. I wanted everyone to like me enough to invite me into their lives, that way I could love them and put them first. As I write this, I can't help but look at Jesus as my refuge and help in need.
-Jesus, how did you do it? How did you love others? Put others first? & still not care when they threw rocks at you, when they spoke ill of you, and when they hated you? When others fail me, it hurts me, especially if they've failed me as my family, friend, or my leader. Especially when all I've ever done is share your love.
It's been a while since I've written this, there's more to come!
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